The Star of Bethlehem

"The
Star of Bethlehem is a shining example of the work that those
who are willing to search the scripture and then look for evidence
in the natural world, can accomplish and discover."

Come winter, thoughts around
the world turn inexorably to the tiny town of Bethlehem and the remarkable
events that took place there over 2,000
years ago. According to the research of lawyer Rick Larson, there’s
good reason for this wintry focus on the beloved little town of old. Modern
astronomical evidence does point to Bethlehem and December 25th as a date
of biblical importance.

Larson’s passion for the star of Bethlehem – the one that
prompted the magi of the scriptures to embark upon their journey to visit
the newborn King – was spurred by his daughter’s insistence
that their Christmas lawn display of the three wise men en route to pay
tribute to the infant Jesus be accompanied by a star. Driven to discover
whether the star recounted in the Bible was an actual phenomenon, Larson
turned first to the word of God to discover the markers he was searching
for, before enlisting the aid of historical documents and widely respected
astronomical software.

Despite his lack of formal astronomical
training, God has chosen this man to reveal a wealth of historical-astronomical
research that point to
the validity of the star’s appearance and behavior, as well as providing
potential dates for key events in the life of Christ.

In a fascinating and informative
film, Larson guides viewers through a small-group, lecture-style presentation
similar to those he’s been
sharing with churches around the world. Presented in front of a small audience
in a comfortable, library-like environment, the production quality is excellent.
The DVD moves between Larson recounting his personal spiritual journey
during his search for answers, and the presentation of these answers to
the group with the aid of astronomical software that calculates star movement
and correlates it with dates in accordance to the mathematical discoveries
of Johannes Keppler (in their refined, current form), whose own search
for the star of Bethlehem proved ultimately unfruitful.

The Star of Bethlehem is a shining
example of the work that those who are willing to search the scripture
and then look for evidence in the natural
world, can accomplish and discover. While traditional media certainly won’t
be trumpeting these new scientific discoveries, as believers we should
certainly pay attention to and promulgate these new advances in the field
of science that supports the biblical record.

Featuring a professionally composed
and performed score by Julie Davison Larson and produced by Stephen McEveety
who produced The Passion of Christ,
The Star of Bethlehem bears all the earmarks of a professional production
despite its affordable price. The accessible pricing is something I’m
thankful for, as the amazing insights into God’s sovereignty, His
eternal, foreknown plan of salvation, and His great love are so heart-shattering
that this is a DVD you’ll want to share widely with those you love.

If there’s one DVD you shouldn’t miss watching this year,
it’s The Star of Bethlehem. I don’t make recommendations like
this casually, but I wept through the revelation of God’s greatness,
majesty, and mercy, as revealed in the signs He has given us in the heavens.
You’ll most certainly recapture a vision of His love; be strengthened
in your faith; and above all, rejoice in what He has done for you!

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Jennifer
Bogart is a child of God, wife and homeschooling mother
of three young children (so far). She writes homeschooling resources with her
husband at Bogart Family Resources, and reviews as a creative outlet. Passionately
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